Lombok-Oost, Utrecht
NeighbourhoodThis 1915 apartment on Balistraat sits in the lively Lombok-Oost neighbourhood, a stone's throw from Utrecht's bustling Kanaalstraat. At 45 m², it's a compact home with an energy label C. The asking price of €299,000 is 32% below the neighbourhood average of €439,389, making it a keen entry point into the Utrecht market, especially compared to other flats in Utrecht.
Lombok-Oost is a dense, urban area with a very strong city feel (over 4,800 addresses per km²). The population is young: half are between 25 and 45, and a third live alone. Families with children are few, so the streets have a lively, student-and-starting-professional vibe. No resident reviews are available, but the figures paint a picture of a dynamic, multicultural quarter. Homes here sell fast, on average within 19 days. For more context, see the Lombok-Oost neighbourhood.
Your daily bread run is just around the corner: Albert Heijn is 171 m away, and SPAR is a couple of streets further. For primary education, Kindercampus Molenpark is a five-minute walk, and the Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is also within walking distance for secondary school. A park or public garden is a ten-minute walk away, and restaurants are on your doorstep. The area is well served by public transport, with a train station 1.2 km away. For a broader view of the surroundings, check out the municipality of Utrecht.
At the time of writing, this home is listed through several channels, including Pauw Makelaardij and Funda. The agent has provided full details on the property's size, age and energy label.
Details of this home
Balistraat 62A, Utrecht
Data from Lombok-Oost
Data from Lombok-Oost
68 within 5 km
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About Balistraat 62A, Utrecht
The asking price is 32% below the average asking price in Lombok-Oost (€439,389), but the flat is also smaller than average (45 m² vs 75 m²). Given the fast market, homes sell in about 19 days, the price looks keen for a compact starter home in a popular Utrecht neighbourhood.
Energy label C is decent for a pre-war apartment. In Lombok-Oost, 30% of homes have label C, and 40% have D or lower. So this flat is better than many older properties, though not as efficient as modern builds.
Lombok-Oost is very urban and young: half the residents are between 25 and 45, and a third live alone. It's a dense area with many shops, restaurants and cafes, especially along Kanaalstraat. The vibe is lively and multicultural.
The nearest train station is 1.2 km away, about a 15-minute walk. That's convenient for commuting to Utrecht Centraal or other cities.
Yes, several primary schools are within walking distance, including Kindercampus Molenpark (228 m) and Christelijke Jenaplanschool De Brug (723 m). For secondary education, the Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht is 401 m away.
Albert Heijn is just 171 m away, and SPAR is 437 m. There's also MCD and AH to go within a short walk, so daily groceries are very convenient.
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